1900.] 
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PETTIT, CHARLES (Col.) (continued ) : 
Otis and Mr. Greene. Count Pulaski in town, waiting to 
settle his accounts ; concluded to send the legion by way of 
Winchester. Question of procuring sail-duck, also pack- 
saddles. Enclosing rough drafts of several important matters. 
Relates the history of his late correspondence with Mr. 
Secretary Matlack over a matter of certificates and how he 
[Pettit] lost his temper. Mr. Calhoun’s demand for money. 
Ill treatment of prisoners at Charlotteville. It being Sunday 
has leisure to write all this. Vol. iv, No. 75. 
1779.—february 22. Philadelphia.—Enclosing a letter from Mr. 
Ross to Col. Cox. Arrival of Capt. Cunningham in 14 days 
from Martinique. Count d’Estaing lies in Port Royal, the 
British fleet being at present superior; but he expects further 
reinforcements. Vol. iv, No 76. 
1779.—February 25. Philadelphia.—Concerning a visit he paid 
the Council at their earnest solicitation. Proposed charges 
against Gen. Arnold. Unfavorable attitude of the Council 
toward Mr. Mitchell; their expressions plainly indicated a 
prosecution. Later Mr. Mitchell received letter from the 
Council, notifying him that they intended to proceed against 
him on the resolution of Congress of February 9g, 1778 (see 
Vol. x, No. 54), unless he should forthwith show cause to the 
contrary. Advice he gave Mr. Mitchell. Thinks Mr. M.’s 
conduct has been indiscreet but nothing more. The whole 
affair of a delicate and embarrassing nature. 
Wolzx,)(No:2. 
1779.—February 26. Philadelphia,—Has forwarded to Col. Cox 
all the returns of a late date. Numerous duties which fall to 
him. Must obtain some assistance. Difficulties in obtaining 
sums of money from the Treasury. His ideas about collecting 
and sending in the vouchers. Johnson Smith’s accounts. Mr. 
Mitchell’s affair. An estimate of the expenses of the Quarter- 
master’s department for an army of 6000 men for one year. 
February 27.—Just heard from Col. Cox of the enemy’s being 
out ; next account will be of their going in and then an 
embarkation. Must put off his trip to Trenton, as in the 
present crisis of affairs he is afraid to be a day absent. 
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